JW, if you did not think the Laphroaig was bad, then you may have an affinity for the Islay malts. The 10-year is a "love it or hate it" single malt. I love the raw, wild taste; many do not. I prefer it to the 15-year. If you want to try another very smooth Islay, go with Lagavulin 16-year. It is considered by many to be among the finest single malts available. Here is a good primer for single malts. You can find some excellent reviews and tasting notes, here.
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The evolution of Single Malts (Scotch)
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I was in montreal 2 weeks ago, and stopped by the duty free shop on the way back, I picked up a 3 bottle box set of Macallans. Each bottle is about 1/2 liter, and it ran about $50. There is a Cask Strenght, a 10 Year, and a bottle that was distilled 1994 and bottled in 2004. I have only tried the 10 year and it was quite good, like stated before it has a slight taste of sherry to it.
You might also want to try the Isle of Jura, I had some a couple of months back, and it was good. I just don't recall how old it was.
You might also want to try the Isle of Jura, I had some a couple of months back, and it was good. I just don't recall how old it was.
The lighter, Highland scotch brands are what I drink ( Aberlour, Balvenie, Dalwhinnie, GlenLivet, Macallan). I never liked the taste of the heavier, peaty Islay brands ( Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Lagavulin, Laphroaig). In fact, after my first dram of Lagavulin, I spent the next 5 minutes determined to find the skull and crossbones on the label.
You might also consider sampling Highland Park. I've read many good comments on this brand and was told it's midway between the Highland and Islay as far as flavors.
You might also consider sampling Highland Park. I've read many good comments on this brand and was told it's midway between the Highland and Islay as far as flavors.
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Highland Park 12-year is excellent and a very good value. I always have a bottle around for a change of pace.
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Oh yeah. The New Hampshire state liqour stores. No tax. Used to hit them on the border with regularity when I lived in Boston. A great deal. They even started a campaign in Mass that they were goin gto take pictures of license plates
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Mass wants its tax!! I used to buy everyting in New Hampshire, washers dryers furniture. No tax. Probably pisses off taxachuetts.